The land of rattling keys: ancient rituals and delicious traditions. Sightseeing tour to Udmurtia

The country of rattling keys is the unofficial name of the Republic of Udmurtia. Thousands of springs with icy water gush from the ground and among them is the source of the great Kama. 

We have collected all the most interesting things in our route: there are about two thousand historical and cultural monuments and 32 museums. The fame of such cities in the region as Izhevsk, Sarapul and Votkinsk goes even beyond the borders of Russia. 

It was here that Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Nadezhda Durova and Mikhail Timofeevich Kalashnikov lived and worked at various times.

Location

Russia, Udmurt Republic, Izhevsk
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$481
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Duration
7 Days
6 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • Dates for next season
    • 3 – 9 March, 2025
    • 5 – 11 May, 2025
    • 9 – 15 June, 2025
    • 21 – 27 July, 2025
or
Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Premium
Difficulty
Easy
Suitable for everyone
Group
Up to 17 people
Minimum age
12 years old
Group meet at
Russia, Udmurt Republic, Izhevsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Traditional cuisine
Let's taste Udmurt, and optionally Mari national dishes
Hospitable people
Let's get acquainted with the traditions of the Finno-Ugric peoples, take part in an entertainment program with the hero of Udmurt folklore
Places of power
If desired, we will go to Zuevy Klyuchi, a sacred place covered with mysterious legends and stories
Cozy cities
Let's take a walk around Votkinsk and Sarapul — provincial towns with a rich history and a special atmosphere
The Armory Capital
Let's get acquainted with Izhevsk and visit the Museum of the legendary M.T. Kalashnikov
Open-air Museum
We will visit the Ludorvay Museum-Reserve, where we will have the opportunity to look inside and outside the estates of the northern, central and southern Udmurts

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Izhevsk

    Flight to Izhevsk. 

    Meeting with the guide in the arrival hall. 

    It is possible to arrive by train (please check with the managers when buying a tour).

    Transfer to the hotel.

    Check-in at the hotel. 

    Free time. 

    Overnight at the hotel.

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  • Day 2 - Izhevsk city tour, Ludorvay Architectural and Ethnographic Museum-Reserve, M.T. Kalashnikov Museum and Exhibition Complex.
  • Day 3 - Museum "Staging point" in Bachkeevo, Sundur village and entertainment program, Game village and national lunch
  • Day 4 - Votkinsk and the P.I. Tchaikovsky Estate Museum, the Galina Kulakova Museum in the village of Italmas
  • Day 5 - Buranovskiye Babushki Museum and Ethnocultural Center in Karamas-Pelga / Zuevy Klyuchi and the Mari Program in Nyrgynda village
  • Day 6 - Sarapul and a theatrical tour at the museum “Dacha of Bashenin”
  • Day 7 - Departure
Difficulty
Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Hotel
    6 nights
Comfort
  • Premium

The tour includes accommodation in a hotel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Double occupancySurcharge for single occupancy
50 10013 400

On the tour starting on March 4, only rooms with one large bed are available for double occupancy.

The Cosmos Hotel or similar 6 nights

The hotel is located on the Central Square of Izhevsk. It offers modern rooms and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Izhevsk's main attractions, including the State Opera and Ballet Theatre and St. Michael's Cathedral, are nearby.

It features a spacious lobby with a comfortable seating area, an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Breakfast is served in the morning and can be served in the room. The hotel has an elegant restaurant with a bar, which serves delicious European cuisine. The Brauplatz restaurant offers a variety of beers.

All rooms are equipped with a telephone and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. An electric kettle, tea/coffee making facilities and bathrobes are provided. Some rooms have access to the Executive Lounge.

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Tour conditions

Group
up to 17 tourists
Minimum age
12 years old
Duration
7 days 6 nights
Group meets at
Russia, Udmurt Republic, Izhevsk

Included in price

  • accommodation in a 4* hotel in the city center;
  • meals: breakfast at the hotel, 5 lunches according to the program;
  • entrance tickets to museum sites, nature reserves, ethnographic centers;
  • transportation service by minibus / tourist class bus in accordance with the program;
  • excursion service in accordance with the program;
  • accompanying a professional guide along the route;
  • transfer to the recommended flights.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Izhevsk and back;
  • additional services.

It's important to know

Are plane tickets included in the price of the tour?

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

Is insurance included in the price of the tour?
Recommended flights

Dates and Prices

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  • $481
    3 – 9 Mar, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • $481
    5 – 11 May, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • $481
    9 – 15 Jun, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • $481
    21 – 27 Jul, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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  • $481
    11 – 17 Aug, 2025 7 days 6 nights
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Reviews

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    Olga
    30 Oct, 2024
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    A wonderful tour with a rich and engaging itinerary. Our guide, Svetlana, was very responsible and did an excellent job, explaining everything in detail. I was pleased with both the hotels and the food. Adding extra lunches was a great decision; it made everything more convenient, and I especially enjoyed the Pomor-style lunch at the Pomor restaurant. The transportation was also comfortable and reliable.
    30 Oct, 2024
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